folio 0 #1 October 9, 2003 I am looking for folks that have undergone LASIK and have jumped and forgotton their goggles. All that qualify, please respond. Thank you lesfolio@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #2 October 9, 2003 I've undergone LASIK & they redid my left eye as well, however I have not jumped without goggles. Since the surgery my eyes tend to get more dry. Sorry, I couldn't have been more help! If you have any other questions regarding LASIK feel free to PM me! Should have stated I got the procedure done 1 1/2 years ago & the left eye was redone about 8 months ago!~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #3 October 9, 2003 It's been about 5 years since the Lasik (fantastic procedure). I have no issues with forgetting the goggles - with the frap hat a lot of wind gets to the eyes. They do dry out. I'm sure at first, it would be a huge deal as the recovery curve left me with very dry eyes for a few months. So go cautious while the eyes feel dry. What did the doctor say? ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #4 October 9, 2003 I haven't forgotten my goggles but I have lost my sunglasses in freefall.. I had Lasik about 5 years ago also and have no problem wearing sunglasses as opposed to goggles.. It is uncomfortable not to have eye protection at all, though. chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laurel 0 #5 October 9, 2003 I have never forgotten goggles but I have had them pop up on me. I had LASIK in February and I think my corneas are fine, now. But for comfort reasons, I wear goggles all of the time. If you just got LASIK, make sure you wear goggles so your corneas don't go flying off. ..................................................................... PMS#28, Pelogrande Rodriguez#1074 My Pink M Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot90 0 #6 October 9, 2003 would all of you have it done if you knew then what you know now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #7 October 9, 2003 Quotewould all of you have it done if you knew then what you know now? Yes, of course. I was blind as a bat & now I don't need corrective lenses at all! I luv waking up & not having to put my "eyeballs" in!~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFKING 4 #8 October 9, 2003 Quotewould all of you have it done if you knew then what you know now? Defintely. I had RK instead of Lasik, but it was worth every cent. MY pennies, b/c my insurance wouldn't cover it. Don"When in doubt I whip it out, I got me a rock-and-roll band. It's a free-for-all." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #9 October 9, 2003 I had LASIK 3 years ago. I've never jumped completely without any eye protection, but I have had my goggles come off before. No big deal - it was just like when they came off before I had LASIK(except I didn't have to worry about losing my contacts). It's not comfortable by any means, but tolerable. I wouldn't suggest it for the first 30-60 days while the flap heals...although, the doc told me it would be strong enough in 7 days to withstand it if my goggles came off. I sometimes jump with just sunglasses, and all the air coming from the side doesn't bother me. I was blind as a bat before...now I'm better than 20/20(usually 20/15, 20/12 occasionally if I am perfectly rested, the weather is perfect, the planets are properly aligned, and the light is perfect). Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laurel 0 #10 October 10, 2003 Quotewould all of you have it done if you knew then what you know now? I LOVVVVE it...................................................................... PMS#28, Pelogrande Rodriguez#1074 My Pink M Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #11 October 10, 2003 Quotewould all of you have it done if you knew then what you know now? Yes, and I'm very enthusiastic towards anyone who asks. It is one of the best things I've ever done for myself. Afterwords, though, watch out just walking around - it's amazing how much you get used to having glasses protecting your eyes. I know a guy who walked his eye right into a branch after the surgery - messy. I almost did several times after mine. The shield is gone. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bendywendy 0 #12 October 10, 2003 Had it done about eight years ago. I've jumped without goggles, had goggles ripped off, etc., etc. No problems. Once it's reattached, it's good to go. I mean don't go out and jump without your goggles right away but once you are healed you are fine. Don't worry about it. It isn't going to flap open on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dove 0 #13 October 10, 2003 QuoteIt isn't going to flap open on you. Well, it could if you don't wear panties. Oh wait! What are we talking about here? Fall in dove. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #14 October 10, 2003 Man, this really makes me want to get the procedure done, i'm sick of contacts! I could probably get financing on it. Did you all finance, or pay up front? What kind of research was involved in choosing a surgeon. Sorry to butt in, hope you don't mind. :) angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #15 October 10, 2003 QuoteWell, it could if you don't wear panties. Oh wait! What are we talking about here? We're talking about exactly what you think we're talking about....continue, please! Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #16 October 10, 2003 QuoteMan, this really makes me want to get the procedure done, i'm sick of contacts! I could probably get financing on it. Did you all finance, or pay up front? What kind of research was involved in choosing a surgeon. How long has it been since your prescription has changed? When I started looking into it, I was told my prescription should be steady for two years before I have the surgery. Well, it hadn't changed in the previous 3 years, so I was good. Otherwise, after they do your surgery, your vision can still deteriorate a bit. Most people that have poor distance vision have changing prescriptions(as their eye finishes "growing") until the late teens or early twenties - some as late as nearly 30. I went to a surgeon that many friends of mine had been to. Most of them were part of a study with the airline that they are pilots for that studied the side effects of LASIK as they pertain to flying. All of the people I know that went to this particular surgeon came out with 20/20 or better with the exception of one - and he has 20/25(but wore contacts with a -8.0 power before the surgery). I paid for mine up front, but that's all that was the only way they did things there. No financing. Many places will hook you up with a company that can finance these days, though. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #17 October 10, 2003 Prescription did not change last year, but had changed the previous years. I believe i'm due back in January, I suppose i'll ask then if the optometrist thinks i'm a candidate. I'm farsighted, but I wear contacts for distance and glasses over them for reading. Thanks. Angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bendywendy 0 #18 October 10, 2003 Hey, Angela, If you have a regular doctor you've been seeing and trust - not someone who wants to sell a procedure - talk to them. They will sit you down and tell you whether you are a good candidate or not. I was very nearsighted?? I always get that screwed up - could only see close up - they over corrected on purpose and eight years later I still have better than perfect vision (except at night but it always sucked and is still miles ahead of where it once was). I actually went to Canada to have it done back then because the US didn't fix astigmatisms and we were using machines and proceedures that they had already retired. It was the best money I ever spent! At the time I was preskydiving and had a career and benefits and all that stuff. I paid for it through a tax free flex plan. I walked around for years - sometimes still do with a grin on my face when I see things like leaves on trees instead of just a shape up ahead and the numbers on the clock late at night - truly amazing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmfreefly 0 #19 October 10, 2003 I am planning to have LASIK done this fall/winter. I researched it last year, and decided this year was the year. I priced it out, and for the surgeon I want, it is about 3500 for both eyes (second highest in area). My Insurance didnt cover it (not sure if any would..), but my company does have an FSA (Flexible Spending Account), where you can set aside pre-tax money for medical procedures/etc. Bottom line, if you do this, you can basically save 28-35% (whatever your tax bracket is). AND, you basically 'pay' for it over the course of the year (automatically withheld from paycheck). Often times you have to set it up at the end of the previous year through your company benefit office. Oh yeah.. most FSAs, you can say "I want to set aside 3500 next year", and on Jan 1, you can withdrawl the entire amount (i.e. you don't have to acrue it before you spend it). Just a suggestion on financing. I did do a lot of research, and came across the help site for botched lasik/prk/rk. Some scary stories out there, although a bunch of them are earlier in the history of procedures, but there are botched surgeries even now. The thought of having screwed up vision scares the piss out of me... In my prep for the initial consultation, I too a long hard look at how my vision is now (night vision, dryness, starburst, etc.). People have these problems before surgery, and sometimes mistake a pre-existing problem with one caused by surgery. anyway.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
